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BF03 CZY

2003 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,928 mi
Last recorded157,928 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Freelander84,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 CZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 157,928 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 153,530 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides are heavily corroded advise inspection (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides are heavily corroded advise inspection (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 152,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides are heavily corroded advise inspection (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides are heavily corroded advise inspection (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective could do with 2 new rubber mountings on rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure bracket has corroded away (4.10 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 148,664 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 138,196 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 138,183 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 135,202 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 131,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box n/s bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft front bearing carrier (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 131,586 miles

Axle insecure rear axil diff support rubber mountin split (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box n/s bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft front bearing carrier (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 124,688 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

engine oil level low

middle exhaust pipe rear support bracket broken

Fail 11 Apr 2018 124,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

engine oil level low

middle exhaust pipe rear support bracket broken

Pass 30 Mar 2017 114,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

center rear exhaust support bracket broken

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge 195/15 100s

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2017 114,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

center rear exhaust support bracket broken

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge 195/15 100s

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2016 104,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust support bracket broken (rear box)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 97,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 77,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear differential mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 75,330 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,007 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,595 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 70,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,080 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,507 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,198 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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BF03 CZY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,706 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 CZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF03 CZY is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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